Christian Persecution News – Reports on the Persecuted Church

Worthy News provides verified, timely Christian persecution news — reporting on believers facing pressure, discrimination, and violence worldwide, along with actionable prayer updates and ways to respond.

From Asia and Africa to the Middle East and Latin America, we work to amplify the voices of the persecuted, document violations of religious freedom, and bring biblically grounded context to the headlines.

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Real-time updates on incidents, legal cases, policy changes, and testimonies from the persecuted Church.

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China: Pastor Sentenced to 9 Months in Prison
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2025
Hui Christian Pastor Ma Yan was sentenced to a nine-month prison term for "organizing illegal gatherings" in China, according to a Christian persecution advocacy group.
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Sudan Detains Dozens Of Christians
Posted on Thursday, March 27, 2025
Church leaders have urged the release of dozens of Sudanese Christians who were detained by security forces linked to Sudan’s official military.
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China Detains Bishop Amid Crackdown On Unregistered Groups
Posted on Friday, March 21, 2025
China’s communist authorities have rearrested a Catholic bishop over his refusal to join the state-controlled Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association overseeing churches, Christians told Worthy News Thursday.
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Christian Inmates In Pakistan Upset Over Jail Church Closure
Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2025
There was concern Wednesday about a jail near Pakistan’s capital, where Christian inmates have been “banned from attending church activities” except for a limited two-hour window on Sundays, well-informed sources told Worthy News.
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Christian Group Reports Rising Persecution in India
Posted on Friday, March 14, 2025
In 2024, Christians in India experienced significant levels of violence and discrimination, with 640 reported cases, a surge in cases since 2014, according to the Evangelical Fellowship of India’s Religious Liberty Commission (EFIRLC).
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USCIRF Investigates Continuing Christian Persecution in Myanmar
Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2025
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar since a military coup overthrew the government was the focus of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) hearing held in late February, according to a leading Christian advocacy group.
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Iran Sentences Christian Converts To Long Prison Terms
Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2025
An Iranian court has sentenced a Christian woman pregnant with her first child to 16 years imprisonment while two other believers also received lengthy jail terms for activities related to the Christian faith, trial observers confirmed Wednesday.
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Los Angeles County Bans Church On Beach
Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Authorities in the most populous county of the United States have banned meetings of Church on the Beach, which had been holding public beach services for nearly two decades.
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Christians Fear Britain Could Introduce Blasphemy Legislation
Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2025
British Christian leaders and politicians fear a new working group advising the government on “anti-Muslim hatred /Islamophobia” will lead to blasphemy legislation that would further limit freedom of expression.
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Christian Girl Rescued by Police from Kidnapper in Pakistan
Posted on Monday, March 10, 2025
Police in Pakistan rescued a 12-year-old Christian girl who was abducted two month ago by a Muslim neighbor who forcibly converted her to Islam and coerced her into marrying him, the Morning Star News reported.

What is Christian Persecution?

Christian persecution includes any form of harassment, discrimination, legal restriction, or violence targeted at believers because of their faith in Jesus Christ. It ranges from social and economic pressure to imprisonment, torture, and martyrdom.

Our reporting seeks to verify facts, protect vulnerable sources, and direct readers to meaningful prayer and action while avoiding sensationalism.

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